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Fenton

A township of 561 people in Whiteside County, Illinois
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Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Fenton

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
620 ftElevation

Fenton is an unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois. Fenton is located 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Morrison. The community has a post office with ZIP code 61251.

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ZIP code61251
Living in Fenton

Housing in Fenton

$239K▲ 8.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fenton home is worth about $239,000, up 8.7% in a year, 20% below the Illinois typical home.

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Most working residents leave Fenton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Erie (11%), Sterling (5%) and Morrison (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Erie
11%
Sterling
5%
Morrison
5%
Davenport, IA
5%
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Health in Fenton

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Morrison Community HospitalMorrison · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Care Inc. Clinton ClinicClinton · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61250, 61251, 61270 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fenton →

Natural hazards in Fenton

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Fenton has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 17°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Erie Public Library DistrictErie · 4.4 miles · 40 hrs a week
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